The Sound of Christmas, a holiday concert by the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic with guest soloist Elizabeth von Trapp and the brass group Carillon along with the Ballet Theater of Scranton and a surprise guest (in red!). 7 p.m. Dec. 5 at the Scranton Cultural Center, 420 N. Washington Ave.; and 7 p.m. Dec. 6 at the F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. $37.60 to $63. 570-270-4444 or nepaphil.org.

Christmas with a Twist, a benefit for Toys for Tots with music by Stephen L. Perillo and the Broken Road Duo. Knights of Columbus, 57 Parry St., Luzerne. 6:30 to 8 p.m. Dec. 7. Admission: an unwrapped toy. 570-899-2264.

A Ceremony of Carols, a performance of Benjamin Britten’s work along with music for the traditional English Service of Lessons and Carols performed by the Choral Artists of Northeastern Pennsylvania and the Cantare Treble Choir. Followed by a wassail reception. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 35 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. 8 p.m. Dec. 13. $15. 570-704-7055.

Cabinet, the northeastern Pennsylvania roots, folk and bluegrass band in a holiday performance “Live from the Chandelier Lobby” of the F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 8 p.m. Dec. 19 and Dec. 20. $20 advance; $25 day of show. 570-826-1100.

Destination Blues, the second annual three-day Bluesfest. Begins Feb. 6 with 16 brew pubs in Danville, Bloomsburg and Berwick presenting blues bands. Continues Feb. 7 in Bloomsburg with a free Blues Breakfast at the Fog & Flame, 34 E. Main St., followed by a Blues Brunch and Lunch at the Capitol Restaurant, 45 E. Main St. Music continues through the afternoon and evening at the Caldwell Consistory, 150 Market St. with acts including Clarence Spady, Teeny Tucker, the Slam Allen Band, Sweeney Blues Revue and many more. The event wraps up Feb. 8 with a gospel blues concert by Alexis P. Suter and the Ministers of Sound backed by a choir of local residents at Wesley United Methodist Church, 130 W. Third St. Details at 570-317-2596 or destinationblues.org.

Cinematic Love Stories, a Pops Concert by the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic with pieces from the silver screen including “Gone with the Wind,” “Titanic” and “Doctor Zhivago.” 8 p.m. Feb. 13 at the Theater at Lackawanna College, 501 Vine St., Scranton; and 8 p.m. Feb. 14 at the F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. $37.60 to $63. 570-270-4444 or nepaphil.org.

Northeastern Pennsylvania Bach Festival, with three concerts over two days. Begins with organ works by Mark Laubach 4 p.m. March 14 at Elm Park United Methodist Church, 712 Linden St., Scranton. Continues with a Chamber Music Concert 8 p.m. March 14 with members of the Arcadia Festival Orchestra at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 550 Madison St., Scranton. Culminates with a performance of Mozart’s “Vesperae Solennes de Confessore” and Haydn’s “Heilgmesse,” performed by the Arcadia Chorale and Orchestra 3 p.m. March 15 at Covenant Presbyterian Church. $15, $12 seniors, $7 students. 570-871-0350.

George Thorogood & the Destroyers, the legendary rockers on their “40 Years Strong” tour performing their iconic hits including “Bad to the Bone” and “Who Do You Love.” F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. 7:30 p.m. March 19. 570-826-1100.

The Outlaws, the southern rockers performing tunes from their new album “It’s About Pride.” With multi-platinum country group Blackhawk. Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road, Jim Thorpe. 8 p.m. March 28. 866-605-7325.

The Texas Tenors, a Pops Concert by the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic with the singing group from “America’s Got Talent.” 8 p.m. April 10 at the F.M. Kirby Center, Public Square, Wilkes-Barre; and 8 p.m. April 11 at the Theater at Lackawanna College, 501 Vine St., Scranton. $37.60 to $63. 570-270-4444 or nepaphil.org.